The allure of Pokhara street festival

The 26th edition of the event lit up Lakeside with food, music, and celebrations—despite concerns over pricing.

Pokhara welcomed the English New Year in its signature style as the deafening firecrackers set the tone for the celebration. Locals and tourists took to the streets of Lakeside, where the Restaurant and Bar Association of Nepal (REBAN) has been organising the Street Festival for over two decades to mark the occasion.